About Hendrick Health System

For more than 90 years, the Hendrick name has been the first name in healthcare in Abilene, Texas, and the Texas Midwest. Hendrick Medical Center is licensed for 564 beds, and the Hendrick family of services includes a women’s center, rehabilitation hospital, cancer center, hospice center, NICU and numerous other innovative services.

Hendrick was the first hospital to permanently serve the Texas Midwest when its doors opened in 1924. During the Great Depression, people of the Big Country area rallied behind the hospital to keep the doors open when money was scarce. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hendrick, for whom the institution was named, made a major financial gift to pay off debts and build a new wing to expand the hospital. Through the years it has been the first in the area to offer specialized services, creating departments to fill needs such as physical medicine, nuclear medicine, spiritual care and much more.

Hendrick continues to offer aggressive, innovative treatments and preventive healthcare measures ranging from services such as cancer screenings and prenatal education courses to electrophysiology procedures and pediatric intensive care. Providing the strength of a complete system of health services available in their own backyards, most of the citizens of Abilene and the 19 counties that surround it look to Hendrick as their first choice for healthcare. In fact, research shows 64 percent of area residents prefer Hendrick for their healthcare needs.

Hendrick is an institution where people can feel a strong sense of belonging – an advanced medical provider the people of the Texas Midwest can call their own. Hendrick Medical Center is one of seven healthcare institutions affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. More than 3,000 staff members create the Hendrick Medical Center team of employees. And people of all ages and races, men and women receive precision care at Hendrick every day, regardless of the way they are able to pay.

There are numerous ways Hendrick is involved in the community, not just from a healthcare perspective, but from the various services Hendrick provides to the community. Our staff and employees know what it means to give back to our community. Our employees help raise funds and give of their time to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, The United Way of Abilene, Meals on Wheels and many other community organizations.

The mission created more than 90 years ago continues today, and it will remain so as Hendrick Medical Center moves into the future, striving to deliver high quality healthcare emphasizing excellence and compassion consistent with the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.